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Land, Power and Peace in Sudan

March 2, 2008

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The question of land ownership lies at the heart of Sudan’s wars and the viability of its peace agreements. The configuration of issues is different in Darfur to Southern Sudan, South Kordofan, Eastern Sudan and the national capital—but in every case, we cannot expect lasting peace unless land ownership issues are settled in an equitable and sustainable manner. Starting today on this blog, we launch a debate on land, power and peace in Sudan, framed by Sara Pantuliano’s essay, "The Land Question: Sudan’s Peace Nemesis." During the rest of the week, a range of specialists on land in Sudan will post comments and contributions. We will then hold a second round of responses and contributions later in the month.

Alex de Waal

Alex de Waal is Research Professor and Executive Director of the World Peace Foundation at The Fletcher School, Tufts University. He was the founding editor of the African Arguments book series. He is the author of The Real Politics of the Horn of Africa: Money, War and the Business of Power.